Lets just assume that RA get sweet FA. I would expect that any of these proposed fixtures will involve Minderoo having to foot the bill. They are not going to come racing all the way over here to play the Force at their own expense now ae they?

Hmmm to watch The Western Force players and coach in another jersey, one they didnt actively choose but was foisted on them, to have our team ripped from us and then have them come to Perth to rub it in our faces.

I would like some clarification as to who exactly is going to Melbourne tomorrow. Is it people from RugbyWA or is it people from Minderoo? They are two separate entities with separate agendas.

As I understand it, RugbyWA is looking after community rugby, the Force Foundation and the NRC team. Minderoo is dealing with getting a professional team back up and running in WA. If the aim is for the Rebels to play an exhibition game against the Force Mark II in June, then I see that as a Minderoo matter. So, why is the media saying the Chair of RugbyWA and the ex-Western Force CEO will be in Baden's box tomorrow night? Surely they mean Minderoo staff???

I am confused!!

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We are bigger than bitterness. We don't want to be the jaded ex-boyfriend/girlfriend. We want to be the transformed hottie that does not care what the others do/did and are happy with how things are going for us. We want to be big enough that the Rebels are just another team. Given the choice of flexing the Western Force's muscles against a Super Rugby team, I would take that choice. Whether it is the Rebels or someone else- no matter.

I would like some clarification as to who exactly is going to Melbourne tomorrow. Is it people from RugbyWA or is it people from Minderoo? They are two separate entities with separate agendas.

As I understand it, RugbyWA is looking after community rugby, the Force Foundation and the NRC team. Minderoo is dealing with getting a professional team back up and running in WA. If the aim is for the Rebels to play an exhibition game against the Force Mark II in June, then I see that as a Minderoo matter. So, why is the media saying the Chair of RugbyWA and the ex-Western Force CEO will be in Baden's box tomorrow night? Surely they mean Minderoo staff???

Yes. And I would go to the match if I was in Perth. We are bigger than bitterness. We don't want to be the jaded ex-boyfriend/girlfriend. We want to be the transformed hottie that does not care what the others do/did and are happy with how things are going for us. We want to be big enough that the Rebels are just another team. Given the choice of flexing the Western Force's muscles against a Super Rugby team, I would take that choice. Whether it is the Rebels or someone else- no matter. It is what is best for WA rugby.

If we destroy them utterly on the paddock, I might consider some forgiveness. I'd even be ok if our team consists of a majority of foreign marquees.